Religious Reform through Medieval Literary Criticism
Words: 861 Pages: 3 6600The Catholic Church once held immense sway over medieval European society through its beliefs, practices, and religious authority. However, as time progressed, criticism began to mount concerning the behavior of church officials and the institution's pervasive influence. Among the notable critics were Geoffrey Chaucer and Martin Luther, who exposed the Church's corrupt practices in their respective works. Chaucer, through his character The Pardoner in "The Canterbury Tales," highlighted the Church’s moral failings, such as pride, greed, and deceit. Meanwhile, Luther's […]
